Nigeria’s D’Tigress delivered a masterful performance, overpowering Cameroon 83-47 in a thrilling quarter-final clash at the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Championship on Thursday night at the Palais des Sports de Treichville.
The D’Tigress have thus qualified for the semi-finals of the tournament.
The defending champions asserted their dominance, securing a decisive win that has sent waves of excitement through Nigerian basketball fans.
In a bold statement posted on X late Thursday, the D’Tigress declared the match a resounding success, with the team describing their effort as ‘surgical precision’ that left Cameroon with no answers.
The post, timestamped around 11:49 PM WAT, highlighted the squad’s control of the court, signaling a complete neutralization of their opponents and setting the stage for a celebratory ‘Victory Formation’.
The victory extends Nigeria’s unbeaten streak in Afrobasket competitions, reinforcing their pursuit of a historic fifth consecutive title.
Coach Rena Wakama’s side showcased their resilience and skill, building on their group-stage triumphs over Rwanda and Mozambique.
This win propels D’Tigress into the semi-finals, where they will face a formidable challenge as they aim to solidify their legacy in African women’s basketball.
